Vibrant Hostel
Vibrant Hostel
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Located within 1.1 miles of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.5 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Vibrant Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kota Kinabalu. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. International Technology & Commercial Center Penampang - ITCC is 7 miles from the hostel and KK Esplanade is 2 miles away. Guest rooms include a shared bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. North Borneo Railway is 3.5 miles from the hostel, while Likas City Mosque is 5.1 miles away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 3.1 miles from Vibrant Hostel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tzeting
Malaysia
“I like the location and staff was friendly. I forgot to inform them about the late check in , staff called me and give the instruction to self check in. Facilities was good and also good value for it.” - Ng
Malaysia
“1) comfort bed 2) strong air-conditioning 3) clean room 4) excellent share toilet & shower - cleaning and good water , good hair dryer 5) mini kitchen - sufficient plate, fork & spoon ,cup , oven, freezer , lovely chair and table 6) lovely...” - Liau
Malaysia
“Just next to Imago Shopping mall. Got elevator, suits those with foot pain, no need climb a lot of stairs. Quiet & air con is cool. 2 toilets & 3 shower rooms separately for each gender. Hot shower is strong. Water dispenser is a bonus.” - Anisia
Malaysia
“It was comfortable and ill definitely will come back again later.” - Josie
United Kingdom
“Everything! Staff were wonderful and really helpful providing help to arrange trips and information on taxis. Room was clean, AC worked amazingly well and although bathrooms were shared they were modern, clean and worked really well with shampoo...” - Tyran
United Kingdom
“One of the best places we stayed in Malaysia. The lady who owns it was so friendly and welcoming and even sat down with us and helped us plan the next steps of our journey. We book a 3D2N river cruise tour which we are really looking forward...” - Virgo
Philippines
“Cleanliness, friendly staff, value for money and great location!!!” - Ross
United Kingdom
“Mary was amazing! helped organise all our activities in Borneo and was very flexible with additional days and storing luggage etc. Great hostel in a great location when visiting KK.” - Yolanda
United States
“thé host was amazing. the place was clean and comfortable” - Shyril
Malaysia
“I had a best experience staying at Vibrant. The staff was very helpful, they can cater to your wants and needs. Highly recommended to stay here.”
Area info
Amenities of Vibrant HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Key access
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/Marble floor
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
- English
- Malay
- Chinese
House rulesVibrant Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.
Please inform Vibrant Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.